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人们会产生种种憧憬，但是种种挫折也会随之而来。成功是百折不挠。绝不因暂时的挫折面放弃远大的目标。本文是关于挫折的英语美文，希望对大家有帮助! 关于挫折的英语美文：Defeat If there is any single factor that makes for success in living, it is the ability to profit by defeat. Every success I know has been achieved because the person was able to analyze defeat and actually profit by it in his next undertaking. Confuse defeat with failure, and you are doomed indeed to failure. For it isn't defeat that makes you fail: it is your own refusal to see in defeat the guide and encouragement to success. 生活中如果有任何一个因素可以促进成功，那就是从挫折中受益的能力。我所了解的每一次达到的成功都是因为那个人能够对挫折进行分析，在下一次工作中真正得益。如果混淆挫折和失败，你就注定会真正失败。 因为不是挫折使你失败，而是你自己拒绝从挫折中看到成功的方向和勇气。 Defeats are nothing to be ashamed of. They are routine incidents in the life of every man who achieves success. But defeat is a dead loss unless you do face it without humiliation, analyze it and learn why you failed. Defeat, in other words, can help to cure its own cause. Not only does defeat prepare us for success, but nothing can arouse within us such a compelling desire to succeed. If you let a baby grasp a rod and try to pull it away, he will cling more and more tightly until his whole weight is suspended. It is this same reaction which should give you new and greater strength every time you are defeated. If you exploit the power which defeat gives, you can accomplish with it far more than you are capable of. 挫折并不可耻。在每个取得成功的人的生活中，挫折是家常便饭。但你一定要能够面对挫折而不感到羞耻，能够分析它并了解失败的原因，否则挫折就是绝对的损失。换言之，挫折可以帮助解决它自身的起因。挫折不但可以为我们成功做好准备，而且没有任何东西可以在我们的内心激发起如此强烈的想要成功的欲望。如果你让一个婴儿抓住一根竿子，然后试着把竿子抽出来，孩子就会越抓越紧，直到他们整个重量都依附于此。每次你被击败的时候，正是这同样的反应会赋予你崭新的更为巨大的力量。如果你能够利用挫折带来的这种力量，你就能够用它来完成远远超乎你能力的目标。 关于挫折的英语美文：人生挫折 a bad experience is nothing but (只不过)an encyclopedia( 百科 全书), which enrichesour lives (丰富生活), widens our horizons (开阔眼界)and enables us to realize how to avoid the same situation when you face it again. never can you imagine how upset i was when i failed the senior high school entrance examination. all my pride was defeated and i even thought of giving up myself. it was my parents who encouraged me not to lose heart and do better in the future. then i forced myself to concentrate on study during that holiday, thus making(结果状语) me do a good job in the first exam in high school. after that, i became much more confident about myself and made much progress. a bad experience is really terrible, which would puzzle a personat a time. but if you learn from your mistakes, you will absolutely(绝对) benefit from them a lot. had i given in to failure, i would differ from what i am today.(要是我向失败低头，我决不是今天的样子) .we are supposed to (=should)take a positive attitude towards a bad situation, and only if we learn from it can we do better in the future. 关于挫折的英语美文：别害怕挫折 抬头是希望 If you put a buzzard in a pen six to eight feet square and entirely open at the top, the bird, in spite of its ability to fly, will be an absolute prisoner. The reason is that a buzzard always begins a flight from the ground with a run of ten to twelve feet. Without space to run, as is its habit, it will not even attempt to fly, but remain a prisoner for life in a small jail with no top. 如果把一只秃鹫放在一个6～8平方英尺的无顶围栏里，这只大鸟尽管会飞，也绝对会成为这栏中之囚。原因是秃鹫从地面起飞前总要先助跑10～12英尺的距离。这是它的习惯，如果没有了足够的助跑空间，它甚至不会尝试去飞，只会终身困囿于一个无顶的小囚笼中。 The ordinary bat that flies around at night, who is a remarkable nimblecreature in the air, cannot take off from a level place. If it is placed on the floor or flat ground, all it can do is to shuffle about helplessly and, no doubt, painfully, until it reaches some slight elevation from which it can throw itself into the air. Then, at once, it takes off like a flash. 晚上飞来飞去的普通的蝙蝠，本是一种在空中极其敏捷的动物，但却无法在平地上起飞。如果被放在地板或平坦的地面上，它就只会无助地挪动，毫无疑问这样很痛苦。除非它到了稍高的位置，有了落差，才可以立刻闪电般地起飞。 A bumblebee if dropped into an open tumbler will be there until it dies, unless it is taken out. It never sees the means of escape at the top, but persists in trying to find some way out through the sides near the bottom. It will seek a way where none exists, until it completely destroys itself. 一只大黄蜂如果掉进了一个敞口平底玻璃杯里，除非有人把它拿出来，否则它就会一直呆在里边直到死去。它永远不知道可以从杯口逃出，只坚持试图从杯底的四壁寻找出路。它会在根本不存在出口的地方寻找出路，直到彻底毁了自己。 In many ways, there are lots of people like the buzzard, the bat and the bumblebee. They are struggling about with all their problems and frustrations, not realizing that the answer is right there above them. 其实在很多方面，很多人也像秃鹫、蝙蝠和大黄蜂一样，使尽浑身解数试图解决问题、克服挫折，却没有意识到解决之道就在正上方。

阅读下列短文，并做每篇短文后面的题目，从各题A、B、C、D中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。AHave you ever been to some big cities in the world ? The information below will be helpful to you.BudapestFor many centuries, Budapest was two cities, with Buda on the west side of the river Danube and Pest on the east side. Budapest became one city in 1872, and it has been the capital city of Hungary for about eighty years.The population of Budapest is about three million, and the city is a very popular place for tourists. Visitors like to take boat rides along the Danube. Budapest is also known for its exciting nightlife. The best time to visit is summer since Budapest is very cold in winter. Los AngelesLos Angeles was founded in 1781. With 3.5 million people it is now the biggest city in California and the second largest city in the United States. It is famous for its modern highways, its movie stars, and its smog. When the city is really smoggy, you can’t see the nearby mountains. The weather is usually dry and warm. Visitors like to go to the film studios (摄影棚) and to drive along Hollywood Street. There are many good beaches near the city, and Los Angeles is also close to Disneyland. TaipeiSince the founding of Taipei in the 18th century, the city has grown to a population of 2.3 million. Taipei is an exciting city, but the weather is humid (潮湿) and not always pleasant. It’s also a very busy city, and the streets are always full of people. There is an excellent museum that many people visit. Taipei is quite an expensive city, but not more expensive than some neighboring cities such as Hong Kong and Tokyo. So more and more travelers go to Taipei to shop. 47. People like to travel to Budapest because .A. it’s made up of two citiesB. it’s the capital of HungaryC. there are good beaches along DanubeD. it’s famous for its boating and nightlife48. If you are a film star fan, which city would you like to visit among the three? A. Budapest. B. Los Angeles. C. Taipei D. None.49. When we talk about the history of Los Angeles, we know that .A. it was founded in 1871 B. it became one city in 1872C. it became a city in the 18th centuryD. it was founded in the 19th century50. Which of the following is TRUE for the three cities?A. The population of Taipei is no larger than those of the other two. B. The weather in Taipei is smoggy and not always pleasant.C. Budapest has the longest history of the three cities. D. Los Angeles is the largest city in the U.S.BDear Editor, Last Sunday, I went to the post office to subscribe (订阅) some magazines. I was there for half an hour and there was still a long line in front of me. My turn came at last. I quickly got everything done, and was ready to leave. Just then, someone came nearer to me. I looked up and saw him old and thin, with a dirty coat on him which has been worn out. I could see easily that he was a migrant worker (农民工). Instinctively（本能地）I stepped backward. I was in my new red coat. He told me he wanted to send some money home but didn’t know how to fill out the form. He asked me if I could help him. “But you can ask the cashier (出纳员). ” After these few words, I froze into silence. “I have asked her. But I still don’t follow her instructions. Would you kindly help me?” Just then, my mobile phone rang. It was an excuse to refuse him. I had my own business to do. Hopelessly and sadly, he gave up begging me and tried to find someone else who would lend him a hand.As I stepped out, I became nervous about it. How could I refuse someone who was in need of help, especially such an old migrant worker? Was it because he was poor and dirty? I want to say sorry to this migrant worker in this newspaper. It’s been on my mind for a long time. And I hope to feel better by doing this.51. Catherine stepped backward when she saw the old migrant worker because . A. she didn’t know himB. she was in a hurry to leave C. the old man was wearing an old dirty coatD. she was afraid to be hurt by the old man52. Why didn’t Catherine lend the old migrant worker a hand? A. He could ask the cashier for help.B. She had to answer the mobile phone.C. She didn’t like this poor and dirty man.D. She didn’t know how to fill out the form, either.53. Catherine felt nervous because . A. she didn’t subscribe the magazinesB. the migrant worker was angry with herC. she was sorry for not helping the old man D. she couldn’t decide if she should say sorry to the old man 54. From the passage we know that . A. nobody liked to help the old man except the cashierB. it was half an hour before Catherine got everything done C. the old migrant worker didn’t post the money home at lastD. the old man didn’t know how to do though the cashier showed him 山东省初中英语中考试题及答案 作者：eduxb 转贴自：本站原创 点击数：1996 文章录入： edustzl 51. Catherine stepped backward when she saw the old migrant worker because . A. she didn’t know himB. she was in a hurry to leave C. the old man was wearing an old dirty coatD. she was afraid to be hurt by the old man52. Why didn’t Catherine lend the old migrant worker a hand? A. He could ask the cashier for help.B. She had to answer the mobile phone.C. She didn’t like this poor and dirty man.D. She didn’t know how to fill out the form, either.53. Catherine felt nervous because . A. she didn’t subscribe the magazinesB. the migrant worker was angry with herC. she was sorry for not helping the old man D. she couldn’t decide if she should say sorry to the old man 54. From the passage we know that . A. nobody liked to help the old man except the cashierB. it was half an hour before Catherine got everything done C. the old migrant worker didn’t post the money home at lastD. the old man didn’t know how to do though the cashier showed him CJoanne had planned to leave work early this afternoon, at three o’clock. But when she finally came out of her office, all the other conductors had already left. Now she was caught in a heavy traffic in central Birmingham at 5:30, and at 6:30 she was expected to be at a meeting.At last, she arrived at her home. As she opened the door, she noticed something unusual about Sheba, a large dog. She could see easily Sheba was feeling bad and could hardly breathe (呼吸). Joanne knew she would have to take her dog to the vet immediately.Hello! Am I great? Am I brave?“It looks like there’s something in her throat (喉咙),” said Dr. Stern, “It shouldn’t take me too long to get it out.” Being in a hurry, Joanne left the doctor with the dog and rushed back home. As she once more entered the house, the phone rang. Dr. Stern’s loud and worried voice was heard, “I want you to get right out of that house immediately. The police will be there any time now. Wait outside for us.” Joanne was surprised and afraid. She quickly ran into the street.At that moment, a police car stopped outside the house. Two policemen got out and ran into the house through the still open door. Then the doctor arrived. Just then the two policemen reappeared from the house, half-carrying a white-faced man, who, it seemed, could hardly walk. There was blood (血) all over him.“I think he must be a thief,” said the doctor. “I knew he was there because when I finally removed what was in Sheba’s throat, and found it was three human fingers.” 55. Where does Joanne probably work? A. At a bus or train station. B. In an animal hospital.C. In a police station. D. It isn’t mentioned.56. When Joanne arrived home, she found that . A. the door was open B. something was wrong with the dogC. the dog couldn’t walk D. there was something in the dog’s throat57. Why did the doctor ask her to get out of the house?A. He wanted to meet her outside.B. A thief would break into her house.C. The police were coming to her house.D. He thought there was a thief in her house.58. The thief looked very sick because .A. the dog had hurt him badly B. he was caught by the police C. he caught a disease from the dog D. he didn’t find anything worthy to steal59. Which do you think is NOT right according to the passage? A. The police arrived soon after the vet called them.B. Joanne didn’t know there was a thief in her house.C. It took Joanne over three hours to drive home from work.D. The doctor was not only a good vet but also a clever man.DIn one way, it may be thought that failure is a part of life. In another, failure may be regarded as a step towards success.The “spider-story” is often told as an example of this. Robert Bruce, leader of the Scots in the 13th century, was hiding in a hole on a hill from the English. He watched a spider (蜘蛛) making a web. Bruce is said to have got confidence from this and to have gone on to beat the English. Edison, too, the inventor of the light bulb (电灯泡), made hundreds of models that failed before he found the right way to make one.So what? First, always think about your failure. What caused it? Were you in high spirit then? What can you change so that things will go right the next time?Second, is the goal (目标) you are trying to reach the right one? Try to do some thinking about what your real goals may be. Think about this question: “If I am successful in this, where will it get me?” This may help to prevent failure in the things you shouldn’t be doing anywayThe third thing to remember about failure is that it’s a part of life. Learn to “live with yourself” even though you may have failed. Remember, “You can’t win them all.”60. Robert Bruce was mentioned in the passage to show that .A. people who fail are not lonely B. animals can help people sometimesC. nature will help us if we are hard-working D. confidence is important for one to be successful61. Edison’s example shows us that . A. he liked to do other kinds of workB. he invented many kinds of light bulbsC. failure may be a way towards successD. he was a man of many important inventions 62. If you are not sure about what success will get you, you’d better . A. change your goal B. go on with your goalC. not care for that D. work even harder on your goal63. It can be learned from the passage that . A. one should try not to failB. one’s failure is another’s successC. one should take failure seriouslyD. one should learn lessons from failure 64. 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